VISITORS FROM JAPAN.
Sir,—Permit me to suggest that Auckland boys and girls present their old school books to the members of the Japanese training squadron. When the squadron was in Wellington I presented a few copies of school books, including science primers, history, geography, and reading books to the sailors, and 1 found that the Japanese truly appreciated them, as many can read English, althouga unable to speak or sound our words. From a policy point of view, it is our business to encourage tho Japanese to read our books (English is taught in Japanese schools), as they will be able to understand British traditions and sentiments better. We must also not forget mat Japanese are our Pacific' neighbours. I would stronirlv advise drapery traders to sell New Zealand flannel, underwear and blankets at reduced rates to the Japanese, as it will encourage them to buy our goods and heln to create a trade with Japan. In Wellington they rushed for "all wool" New Zealand goods. Ax Ex-AtfcklvAnder.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18631, 12 February 1924, Page 11
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